Airlink pilot careers
South AfricaRegional71 aircraft
Hiring now2 open pilot vacanciesPage updated
- Callsign
- LINK
- ICAO
- LNK
- IATA
- 4Z
Airlink is recruiting Captain and First Officer pilots for the E-Jet, based in Johannesburg. As of October 2026, bestpilotjobs lists 2 open pilot vacancies at Airlink, from 1,000 hours total time. They accept pilots without a type rating on the aircraft.
Open pilot vacancies at Airlink 2
What Airlink asks for
- Ranks
- Captain, First Officer
- Aircraft
- E-Jet
- Bases
- Johannesburg
- Minimum total time
- 1,000 to 5,000 hours
- Type rating
- Not required
- Contract
- Full time
From the 2 open vacancies above. Requirements differ between listings, so read each one in full before applying.
Airlink fleet
Airlink operates 71 aircraft, with 6 more on order. Aircraft types in service:
About Airlink
Airlink (previously known as South African Airlink) is a regional airline based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Initially, its main business was the provision of services between smaller, under-served towns and larger hub airports. It has since expanded to offer flights on larger, mainline routes.
The airline has a network of more than 60 routes to over 45 destinations in Southern Africa. In January 2021, it became the second-largest carrier within Africa by number of flights, and third-largest by number of seats.
Summary from the Wikipedia article on Airlink, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Airlink at a glance
- Country
- South Africa
- Headquarters
- Johannesburg, South Africa
- Business model
- Regional
- Fleet size
- 71 aircraft
- On order
- 6 aircraft
- ICAO code
- LNK
- IATA code
- 4Z
- Callsign
- LINK
- Website
- www.flyairlink.com
- Open pilot vacancies
- 2
- Latest vacancy published
- July 2026
- Vacancies listed since July 2026
- 2
Vacancy figures come from bestpilotjobs listings and change the moment a listing does. Airline facts are compiled from Wikipedia and the airline's own job postings.
Questions pilots ask about Airlink
Is Airlink hiring pilots?
Yes. As of October 2026, bestpilotjobs lists 2 open Airlink pilot vacancies: Captain on the E-Jet in Johannesburg and First Officer on the E-Jet in Johannesburg.
What does Airlink require from pilot applicants?
Current Airlink pilot vacancies on bestpilotjobs ask for at least 1,000 hours total time and accept pilots without a type rating. Ranks: Captain, First Officer. Requirements differ between listings, so check the full vacancy before applying.
What aircraft does Airlink fly?
Airlink operates 71 aircraft, including the Embraer ERJ-135, Embraer ERJ-140, Embraer 170, Embraer 175, Embraer 190 and Embraer 195, with 6 more on order. Current pilot vacancies are on the E-Jet.
Where is Airlink based?
Airlink lists its headquarters as Johannesburg, South Africa. Current pilot vacancies are based in Johannesburg.
What are the Airlink airline codes?
Airlink uses ICAO code LNK, IATA code 4Z and radio callsign "LINK".